The US-based customer provides strategy, advisory services and digital lab facilities for rapid solution incubation, prototyping, and agile engineering to build and scale digital solutions in AI and analytics, cybersecurity, and IoT.

Business Scenario

Before partnering with Maventic, the client relied on an architecture comprising six internal non-SAP systems and an SAP ERP system, which utilized traditional OData services to sync data in a batch job.

Challenges

Operating with batch-based data synchronization, the company faced delays in reporting, data inaccuracies, and compromised decision-making due to outdated information.

• Delayed Reporting – Data exchange occurred only at set times, causing delays in reporting for timesheets, business partner details, invoice creation, GRN sync, payments, and PO sharing.
• Data Inaccuracy – Scheduled data exchanges caused delays in accurate reporting, as the latest data might not be synced before report generation.
• Inefficient Decision-Making – The decision-making process was inefficient due to incomplete or inaccurate data.

Solution

The customer decided that the best course of action was to integrate its internal systems with SAP so that information exchange happens in real-time. After evaluating a few SAP Cloud Integration partners, they selected Maventic’s proposal to utilize SAP BTP (Cloud Integration, Cloud Connector, REST Services) and SAP ERP (ABAP) to make the data exchange real-time within the architecture.

• SAP ERP (ABAP) Integration – ABAP played a key role in ensuring smooth communication and data synchronization within the integrated architecture.
• Cloud Connector for Secure Connectivity – Cloud Connector provided secure, reliable connectivity between on-premise systems and the SAP cloud environment.
• REST Services for Data Transfer – REST Services facilitated efficient data transfer and API-driven interactions, enabling seamless communication between the client’s internal systems and SAP.

Business Impact

The SAP Cloud Integration implementation eliminated batch processing delays, enabling real-time data flow and dramatically improving operational efficiency.

Improved Data Visibility

Real-time synchronization provided instant visibility into timesheets, business partner details, invoices, GRN, payments, and purchase orders.

Enhanced On-Demand Data Access

Stakeholders gained immediate access to current data across all systems, eliminating wait times for scheduled batch jobs.

Reduced Manual Sync Intervention

Automated real-time data exchange eliminated the need for manual intervention and batch job monitoring.

Ensured Accurate Reporting Analytics

Real-time data synchronization guaranteed reports always reflected the most current information for reliable analytics.

Increased Decision-Making Speed

Access to up-to-date information across all systems enabled faster, more confident business decisions.

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The customer is a subsidiary of an Osaka-based chemical company and one of the largest industrial paint companies in India. It develops and supplies decorative, automotive and industrial coatings.

Business Scenario

Before partnering with Maventic, the client had an SAP and a production forecast application (third-party system), wherein the latter was incapable of exposing REST APIs.

Challenges

Operating with disconnected systems and manual forecasting processes, the company struggled with inefficient data exchange and delayed decision-making.

• Lack of REST API Functionality – Required direct engagement due to the forecast application’s inability to access SAP system information.
• Manual Demand Forecasting – The process was entirely manual, relying on standalone applications.
• Delayed Decision-Making – Inefficient forecasting led to slower decision-making.

Solution

The customer decided to integrate their SAP system with the forecast application using Cloud Integration to address challenges related to file storage and accessibility. After evaluating SAP Cloud Integration partners, they selected Maventic to enable the forecast application to consume flat files from SAP via an Amazon S3 bucket. Maventic utilized SAP BTP (CPI, S3 Adapter, REST Services) and SAP ERP (ABAP) for this integration.

• SAP BTP Usage – SAP BTP provided flexibility for hybrid environments, with SAP Cloud Integration and the S3 Adapter enabling seamless flat file transfers to Amazon S3.
• REST Services – REST services were employed to interact with the forecast application, enabling simple, scalable, and stateless communication between systems.
• Integration Flow – The flow involved storing flat files in the S3 bucket, which could then be accessed by the forecast application. SAP Cloud Integration facilitated the transfer of data from SAP ERP, while the S3 Adapter enabled interaction with Amazon S3.

Business Impact

The SAP-Amazon S3 integration transformed production planning, delivering automated forecasting and improved inventory management.

Improved Forecasting

Automated data exchange enabled accurate demand forecasting, optimizing production planning and resource allocation.

On-Time Delivery to Dealers

Better forecasting ensured timely production and distribution, meeting dealer demand consistently.

Reduced Shortage of Stock & Dead Stock

Accurate demand prediction minimized both stockouts and excess inventory, optimizing working capital.

Increased Longevity of Products

Improved inventory turnover and reduced storage time enhanced product quality and freshness for customers.

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The customer is a subsidiary of an Osaka-based chemical company and one of the largest industrial paint companies in India. It develops and supplies decorative, automotive and industrial coatings.

Business Scenario

Before partnering with Maventic, the client utilized a mobile application for its dealers on which digital payment options were unavailable, and cash/bank transfer payment confirmations were not instantly viewable.

Challenges

Operating without digital payment capabilities, the company faced slow transaction processing, limited visibility, and frequent communication issues around payment status.

• Slow Cash and Bank Transfers – Cash and bank transfers were the only modes of payment which were slow and required manual interventions.
• Limited Transaction Visibility for Dealers – There was limited visibility of the success or failure of a transaction, as the process from payment to invoice generation took 2-3 business days.
• Miscommunication in Failed Payments – Confusions frequently arose as a result of failed payment transactions.

Solution

The customer decided to integrate their mobile app with a digital payment gateway for faster transactions. After evaluating SAP Cloud Integration partners, they chose Maventic to upgrade their app with Razorpay Payment Gateway. Maventic addressed the challenges by leveraging SAP BTP (SAP Integration Suite, Cloud Connector, REST Services), SAP ERP (ABAP), and Razorpay to revamp the architecture.

• SAP BTP Usage – SAP BTP was used for SAP Integration Suite, Cloud Connector, and REST Services, to act as a bridge between on-premise systems and cloud-based services.
• SAP ERP (ABAP) Integration – ABAP was used to manage business logic, data processing, and integration with backend enterprise processes.
• Architecture Overhaul – The re-architecture involved not just adding a payment gateway but optimizing the entire system. This involved reconfiguring how the mobile app communicated with backend systems through SAP Cloud Integration, ensuring smoother and faster REST-based communication between the app, the payment gateway, and the ERP system.

Business Impact

The Razorpay-SAP integration revolutionized the dealer payment experience, delivering instant digital transactions and automated accounting processes.

Enabled Mobile Payments for Dealers – Digital payment options through Razorpay eliminated dependence on slow cash and bank transfers, modernizing the dealer payment experience.

Provided Instant Confirmation of Payments – Real-time payment webhooks provided immediate transaction status visibility, reducing the 2-3 day wait to minutes.

Automated SAP Account Document Posting – Payment confirmations automatically triggered invoice generation and accounting document posting in SAP ERP, eliminating manual intervention.

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